Episodes
March 28, 2021
Episode 89 - How Much Life Insurance do You Need?
Do you have a life insurance policy? If so, when was the last time that you looked at the policy? In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss life insurance and its many benefits. If you have not taken a look at your life insurance lately, this is a...
March 21, 2021
Episode 88 - Washington State's Long Term Care Payroll Tax
Have you heard of Washington State's new payroll tax? This is an important episode for every resident of Washington State. Take a listen and learn more about how this tax will affect every W2 employee in the state and share with friends and...
March 14, 2021
Episode 87 - Coming Down the Mountain of Retirement Financing
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss retirement funding, how you set up your money, whether it is correlated to the stock market and how you diversify to cover yourself if the market has a course correction. If you have any questions about...
March 7, 2021
Episode 86 - How is Your Money Taxed?
As tax season approaches, it is a good time to look at your finances to determine how you are setting yourself up for this year and future tax years. Do you know how your money is taxed? If you have questions for Ryan or Alex or want to schedule...
Feb. 28, 2021
Episode 85 - 5 Key Differences between Your Working Years and Retirement
What are the 5 key differences between your working years and your retirement years when it comes to your finances? Are you nearing retirement or thinking about what changes you need to make now to be prepared? If you have any questions about...
Feb. 21, 2021
Episode 84 - 3 Things to Consider when deciding where to Put Your Money
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss where to put your money that you are saving for retirement. If you have questions about this or would like to reach out and talk to Ryan or Alex, visit our website .
Feb. 14, 2021
Episode 83 - Did you withdraw from your 401K in 2020?
Did you take out a loan from your 401K in 2020? In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the implications. If you would like to register for our webinar, the 4 Steps to Financial Success, click You can also visit our website, or you can email...
Feb. 7, 2021
Episode 82 - Are you Working for your Money or is your Money working for you?
In this week's episode of Beer & Money, Ryan and Alex discuss how to know if your money is working hard for you. Where are you putting your money and is it growing? If you don't know if your money is working for you, this podcast is for you. ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Episode 81 - What is going on with Game Stop?
In this week's episode, Ryan breaks down what is actually going on with Game Stop without the opinions. Do you know what a short sell squeeze is? Listen to this podcast to hear a great description of what actually happened. If you have any questions...
Jan. 24, 2021
Episode 80 - What are Your Financial Engines?
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss your financial engines. What is it that keeps your finances moving and what drives you when it comes to your money? If you have any questions about this week's podcast, please visit our website at ...
Jan. 17, 2021
Episode 79 - What Should I Do with the Extra Money I Have?
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss what you should do with extra money that you have this year, either due to not taking that vacation or buying things you would normally buy but didn't. Should you spend it or save it or put it towards...
Jan. 10, 2021
Episode 78 - What Generational Experience Do You Have with Money?
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss how people have looked at money and debt throughout history. What generational experience do you have with money and how have you talked about money with your parents and children? If you have any...
Jan. 3, 2021
Episode 77 - 3 Steps to Creating a Simple Financial Plan for 2021
Happy New Year! In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss how to create a simple financial plan for this year. Have you thought about your finances and how to improve them in 2021? If you have any questions about this podcast or want to...
Dec. 27, 2020
Episode 76 - What is the difference between the insurance world and the investment world?
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss the difference between the investment world and the insurance world. If you have any questions about this podcast or would like to reach out to Alex or Ryan to schedule and appointment, please visit our...
Dec. 20, 2020
Episode 75 - What is your moment of wealth?
In this holiday episode, Alex and Ryan discuss their moments of wealth. We hope you and your family have a great holiday season! If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan to schedule an appointment. Please visit...
Dec. 13, 2020
Episode 74 - How to add automation to your savings habits
In this episode, Ryan discusses how to add automation to your savings habits as you get paid each month. How to you add money to your savings accounts? If you have any questions or would like to reach out to Alex or Ryan to schedule an appointment,...
Dec. 6, 2020
Episode 73 - Does your spending match your priorities?
Does your spending match your goals for your future or what you find important in life? In this week's podcast, Alex and Ryan discuss what your priorities are and if the way you spend money matches those priorities. If you have questions about...
Nov. 29, 2020
Episode 72 - What is the difference between ETF's and Mutual Funds
In this podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss the difference between a mutual fund and an exchange traded fund or ETF. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan to schedule an appointment, please visit our website...
Nov. 22, 2020
Episode 71 - Happy Thanksgiving
We want to say THANK YOU for listening to our podcast this year. We are thankful for our listeners, our clients, our friends and family and this episode is to let you all know how much. If you have any questions or want to reach out to us,...
Nov. 15, 2020
Episode 70 - What is a Stock?
In last week's podcast, Alex and Ryan discussed what bonds were and why you have them in your portfolio. This week they cover stocks, what they are, why you own them and how they enhance your portfolio. If you have any questions about this...
Nov. 8, 2020
Episode 69 - What is a Bond?
Do you know what a bond is? Do you have them in your portfolio or hear people talk about them and are not sure what they are or how they work? In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex break down what a bond is and why people add them to their investment...
Nov. 1, 2020
Episode 68 - Promised Based vs Market Based Assets
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss assets and which are promised based vs market based. Do you know the difference? If you have any questions about this episode or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan and schedule an appointment, please...
Oct. 25, 2020
Episode 67 - What investment decisions are you making emotionally?
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss what investment decisions you are making and how or why you make them. Are you deciding where to put your money based on sound rational or are these emotional decisions? If you have any questions for...
Oct. 18, 2020
Episode 66 - What are you using to objectively measure where you stand financially?
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss what you are using to measure where you stand financially. Do you know how much money you are saving? Do you know why you are putting your money where? If you have any questions about this podcast or...